The New Statesman
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The state of physical infrastructure can facilitate pride or hurt it.
Kent County Council has been exploring the prospect of selling off its County Hall .
Cambridgeshire is selling off Shire Hall , which was its headquarters for almost a century .
Ealing Council’s decision to sell it was thwarted by a tribunal in September .
Even well into the 20th century local authorities played an important role in building palaces for the people’ The infamous T Dan Smith , leader of Newcastle City Council , was criticised for bulldozing historic buildings.
Local authorities have a rich tradition of building municipal architecture, confidence and pride in their communities.
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